External auditory exostoses, more commonly known as Surfer’s Ear, is no fun. It occurs when the ear is perpetually exposed to cold air and cold water, like when surfing…hence the name. Because of that ...

Being born without a fully-formed ear impacts not only hearing, but it can diminish a child's self esteem. But, thanks to a pioneering new procedure and a mom with a big heart, kids born without an ...

If your child has frequent ear infections, your child's doctor may recommend ear tube surgery. It's the most common childhood surgery performed with anesthesia. More than half a million children in ...

Imagine spending five years hearing everything as if your head was underwater with a pair of headphones on. You can feel the vibrations, but you’re unable to make out anyone’s words clearly. That was ...

A young boy's wish to just get through a day without strange stares and ridicule is about to come true. In a small town in South Africa, Victor Nwadike was born without a fully-formed ear and little ...

It’s likely that your dog will need medical care for a health condition at least once in its life—especially if it’s a breed that’s predisposed to health issues like pugs. One health issue that’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Olivia Olsen was born with microtia, a rare condition that meant her left ear never fully developed. Olsen was going to need ...